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It was the definition of a heartbreaker. Fourteenth-seeded Davidson led No. 3 Marquette for most of the way in their NCAA men’s basketball opening round game Thursday afternoon. But an errant in-bounds pass by the Wildcats and a last-second layup by Vander Blue let the Golden Eagles steal a 59-58 victory. Story and photos in SPORTS»

Cable TV subscribers of MI-Connection Communications System will be able to watch all 67 games of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament over the next four weeks – either on TV or on an app for smart phones or tablets. See the details in SPORTS»

Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a screen to watch Davidson’s second-round game against Marquette on Thursday afternoon, Our Town Cinemas is offering the game. Doors will open at noon for lunch. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:10pm.

Davidson’s men’s basketball team on Monday night easily won its second straight Southern Conference basketball championship, with a 74-55 victory over College of Charleston at Asheville. De’Mon Brooks was named the tournament’s most valuable player.

The women’s team also made it to the finals, facing Chattanooga a few hours earlier. The Wildcats at one point led by as many as 11, but a comeback by the Mocs culminated in a basket in the final seconds that shattered Davidson’s title hopes.

Davidson College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams won their semifinal games Sunday, sending them into Monday’s championship games at the Southern Conference tournament in Asheville. Read the full story

Coach Bob McKillop spoke to reporters after the game (DavidBoraks/DavidsonNews.net)

The Wildcat was unmasked. He is senior David Lloyd.

Jake Cohen leaps for the opening tipoff.

Halftime brought a demonstration on unicycles by the Balls Creek PE Club.

Davidson’s men’s basketball team closed out its regular season Saturday afternoon with a convincing 83-48 victory over Georgia Southern at Belk Arena.

It was Senior Day, with a ceremony honoring four players: Jake Cohen, JP Kuhlman, Nik Cochran and Clint Mann. Also honored were senior cheerleaders and Mr. Cat, a student who has been the Wildcat mascot for the past four years. At game’s end, he was unmasked – as David Lloyd.Read the full story

Friday’s home baseball opener at Davidson College included a big night on the field, including a 7-5 victory over George Washington and a grand slam by Forrest Brandt, as well as fun in the stands: a tribute to Wildcats’ Coach Dick Cooke as fans wore fake mustaches like the one he wears naturally.

Coach Cooke was seriously injured in a car accident in September. He still needs a crutch to get around, Read the full story

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Jake Cohen scored a career-high 32 points, including 19 in the second half, to lead Davidson to its ninth straight win, a 75-59 victory over College of Charleston in Southern Conference men’s basketball action Thursday evening at TD Arena. See more in SPORTS»